JP6517770B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Conventionally, in a slot machine which is a type of gaming machine, an external signal corresponding to the state of the gaming machine is output to an external device (for example, Patent Document 1). According to this, it is possible to notify the external device of the state of the gaming machine.

  Further, among the external devices, there are devices, such as data lamps, which display the state of the gaming machine specified from the external signal so that the player can recognize. When outputting an external signal to such an external device, it is possible to make the player feel a sense of accomplishment by displaying on the external device that the player has transitioned to the advantageous state advantageous to the player. The interest to the game can be improved.

JP 2012-183129 A

  By the way, in the gaming machine as described in Patent Document 1, when outputting an external signal to an external device, it is desirable that the external signal be appropriately output by devising an output mode of the external signal. It was rare.

  The present invention has been made in view of such conventional techniques, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of appropriately outputting an external signal.

The gaming machine for solving the above problems stores output control means capable of controlling an external signal to be output to the outside of the machine, transition control means for controlling the transition of the state of the gaming machine, and stores predetermined control values. comprising a memory means capable of, and the state of the gaming machine, a normal state, the there is a favorable favorable conditions to the player than the normal state, the outside signal, and a first external signal, There is a second external signal, and the output state of the external signal includes a first state and a second state, and the output control means performs transition to the first advantageous state among the advantageous states. Control is performed to output the first external signal as a condition, and the second external signal is output on the condition of transition from the first advantageous state to a second advantageous state that can be transferred among the advantageous states. There line control, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the control value The first process associated with the first control value is executed, and the control value is updated to the second control value, and the second process associated with the second control value is executed, thereby performing the first process. Control for outputting the first external signal and the second external signal is possible, and when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the third process corresponding to the third control value among the control values is executed. After that, the control value is updated to the first control value, and the third process is configured to output the first external signal in the second state when a specific condition is satisfied. In the processing, the output state of the first external signal is not changed to the second state when the specific condition is not satisfied .

  According to the present invention, an external signal can be output appropriately.

The front view which shows a slot machine. The schematic diagram which shows the operation aspect (pushing order) of a stop button. The schematic diagram which shows the specific example about a symbol combination (combination). The schematic diagram which shows the transition aspect of a mode. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the slot machine. The schematic diagram which shows the specific example about the correspondence of the winning combination number and the symbol combination which can be displayed in a fluctuation game. The flowchart which shows game progress processing. The schematic diagram which shows the control value of an external signal management counter, and the processing content corresponding to it. The flowchart which shows control value update processing. The timing chart which shows an example of the concrete change mode of the output state of an external signal. The timing chart which shows an example of the concrete change mode of the output state of an external signal. The timing chart which shows an example of the concrete change mode of the output state of an external signal.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of a slot machine which is a type of gaming machine will be described.
The slot machine of the present embodiment is a reel-type game machine also referred to as a pachislot machine. In this specification, the upper, lower, left, right, front (front), and rear (back) directions indicate directions as viewed from a player playing a game in the slot machine.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a slot machine 10 as a gaming machine includes a main box cabinet 11 in the form of a square box. The main body cabinet 11 has an opening (not shown) on the front surface. The slot machine 10 is provided with a front door 12 that covers the opening of the main cabinet 11. The front door 12 is supported so as to be able to open and close with respect to the main body cabinet 11.

  The slot machine 10 is provided with an effect display device 13 at a position where it can be viewed by the player. The effect display device 13 can execute an effect (hereinafter, referred to as a display effect) that displays an image imitating, for example, a character, a character, or the like as one of the effects. For example, the effect display device 13 is a liquid crystal display, a plasma display, an organic EL display, or the like.

  The slot machine 10 is provided with a decoration lamp 14 at a position visible to the player. The decoration lamp 14 can execute an effect (hereinafter, referred to as a light emission effect) for lighting, extinguishing, and blinking a light emitting body (not shown) as one of the effects. The slot machine 10 includes a speaker 15 on the front side of the front door 12. The speaker 15 can execute, as one of the effects, an effect (hereinafter, referred to as an audio effect) for outputting an audio such as a sound effect or a music, for example.

  The slot machine 10 is provided with a reel unit 16 inside the machine. The reel unit 16 includes a first reel 16a, a second reel 16b, and a third reel 16c. The reels 16a to 16c are arranged in this order from the left, and are reels (drums) also referred to as a left reel, a middle reel, and a right reel, respectively.

  The reels 16a to 16c each include a symbol row in which a plurality of symbols are arranged along the outer peripheral surface. The symbol row is provided by winding a strip-like light-transmissive film printed with a plurality of symbols along the longitudinal direction around the outside of the reels 16a to 16c. In the present embodiment, the symbol row is configured by 21 symbols in total from symbol number 00 to symbol number 20. Moreover, there are a plurality of types of symbols in the symbol of the present embodiment. For example, in a plurality of types of symbols, a cherry symbol imitating a cherry, a watermelon symbol imitating a watermelon, a bell symbol imitating a bell, a replay symbol imitating characters of REPLAY, and a seven symbol imitating an Arabic numeral 7 There is.

  The reel unit 16 includes a first reel sensor SE1 for detecting the rotation angle of the first reel 16a, a second reel sensor SE2 for detecting the rotation angle of the second reel 16b, and a rotation angle of the third reel 16c. And a third reel sensor SE3 for detecting the position of the vehicle (shown in FIG. 5).

  The reel unit 16 includes an actuator for operating the first reel 16a, an actuator for operating the second reel 16b, and an actuator for operating the third reel 16c (all are not shown). For example, the plurality of actuators for operating the reels 16a to 16c are stepping motors. In the present embodiment, the reels 16a to 16c can be rotated, rotated, and stopped in the longitudinal direction independently of each other by actuators provided correspondingly.

  The slot machine 10 is provided with a substantially square display window 12 a below the effect display device 13 of the front door 12 for making the reel unit 16 inside the machine visible. That is, the reel unit 16 is disposed inside the machine so that the player can visually recognize through the display window 12a. In the slot machine 10, when the reels 16a to 16c rotate, the symbols (plural symbols) visible through the display window 12a are changed. For example, the variation of the symbol is performed in such a manner that the symbol is scrolled in the vertical direction from the top to the bottom. In the present embodiment, the change game as a game is played by changing the symbol.

  The display window 12a has a size capable of displaying three symbols continuous in the circumferential direction on the reels 16a to 16c. An upper stage stop position, a middle stage stop position, and a lower stage stop position are set in the display window 12a for each of the reels 16a to 16c. In the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, it is effective to be able to determine that the stopped symbol combination is a prize by the combination of the stop positions selected one by one from the three stop positions set for each of the reels 16a to 16c. A combination of stop positions is set. In the following description, a line connecting a plurality of stop positions constituting a combination of effective stop positions is simply referred to as “effective line NL”. In the present embodiment, the middle line stopping positions of the reels 16a to 16c constitute an effective line NL (combination of effective stopping positions). A combination other than the combination of effective stop positions is a combination of invalid stop positions (so-called, invalid lines) in which it is not possible to determine that the displayed symbol combination is a prize.

  In this specification, when the symbol is simply indicated as "stop", the symbol is stopped in the display window 12a, that is, any one of the upper stop position, the middle stop position, and the lower stop position, and is displayed visibly to the player. It means that. In this specification, in the case of indicating “deriving”, it is meant that the symbol combination is displayed on the effective line NL by stopping the symbol on the effective line NL. In this specification, the term "winning" means that what is predetermined as a symbol combination necessary for winning a prize is displayed on the activated line NL.

  In the slot machine 10, when a winning occurs, a predetermined award is given to the winning combination of symbols. In the following description, a symbol combination that can obtain a prize by being displayed on the activated line NL may be indicated as "combination". The details of the role in the present embodiment will be described later.

  The slot machine 10 is provided with a medal insertion slot 17 on the front of the front door 12 for inserting a medal. The slot machine 10 has a bet button 18 on the front of the front door 12. The bet button 18 is a means capable of beting a predetermined amount (number) of medals from among the credits internally stored in the slot machine 10 on the fluctuation game. In the following description, betting of a game medium on a variable game may be indicated as "bet". In the present embodiment, the bet button 18 is a unit capable of betting on the fluctuation game the maximum number of bets (three in the present embodiment) which can be bet on one fluctuation game among credits. It is. The slot machine 10 has a settlement button 19 on the front of the front door 12. The settlement button 19 is a means by which a betted medal or a credit can be repayed.

  The slot machine 10 includes a start lever 20 on the front of the front door 12. The start lever 20 is a means capable of starting the rotation of the reels 16a to 16c. In the following description, an operation serving as a trigger for starting a variation game may be simply referred to as a “start operation”.

  The slot machine 10 is provided with a first stop button 21a, a second stop button 21b, and a third stop button 21c on the front surface of the front door 12. The stop buttons 21a to 21c are arranged in this order from the left, and are also referred to as a left stop button, a middle stop button, and a right stop button, respectively. The first stop button 21a corresponds to the first reel 16a, the second stop button 21b corresponds to the second reel 16b, and the third stop button 21c corresponds to the third reel 16c. The stop buttons 21a to 21c are means capable of stopping the movement of the corresponding reel.

  In the following description, an operation serving as a trigger for stopping the rotation of the reels 16 a to 16 c may be simply referred to as “stop operation”. In the following description, after the variation game is started, the first stop operation of the stop buttons 21a to 21c is referred to as a first stop operation, the second stop operation is referred to as a second stop operation, and the third Is referred to as the third stop operation.

  As shown in FIG. 2, all the six stop buttons (reels) for performing the first stop operation, the second stop operation, and the third stop operation are different in the pressing order (operation order) of the stop buttons 21a to 21c. There is a push of the street. For example, the first pressing order is a pressing order in which the stop buttons 21a to 21c are operated so as to be stopped in the order of the left reel 16a, the middle reel 16b, and the right reel 16c. In the following description, the left reel 16a (left stop button 21a) is “left”, the middle reel 16b (middle stop button 21b) is “middle”, and the right reel 16c (right stop button 21c) to indicate the pressing order. It may be shown as "right". For example, the first push order is a left middle middle right push order.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine 10 includes an information display unit 22 on the front of the front door 12 that can display predetermined information. The information display unit 22 includes various display units for displaying the number of medals paid out, whether or not it is replay (replay), the number of remaining credits, the number of bets in the fluctuation game, and the like.

  Further, the information display unit 22 includes an instruction information display unit 22a. The instruction information display unit 22a displays instruction information that is information related to the operation mode of the stop buttons 21a to 21c recommended to derive a specific symbol combination in the variation game being executed. Here, "information on the operation mode of the stop button 21a to 21c" operates the stop button 21a to 21c so as to be stopped in the variation game and the information on the operation order (pushing order) of the stop button 21a to 21c. It is an intention to include information on a symbol (hereinafter referred to as a pressed position) that is recommended. That is, the instruction information refers to information that makes it possible to identify at least one of "reel pushing order" and "reel pushing position".

  The slot machine 10 is provided with a medal payout opening 23 at the lower part of the front of the front door 12. The slot machine 10 is provided with a tray 24 at the lower part of the front of the front door 12 for receiving the medals paid out from the medal outlet 23. The slot machine 10 is provided with a medal selector (not shown) inside the machine. The medal selector includes an insertion sensor SE4 that detects a medal inserted from the medal insertion slot 17 (shown in FIG. 5). The slot machine 10 is provided with a hopper unit (not shown) capable of paying out medals from the medal payout opening 23 inside the machine.

Next, the types of symbol combinations (combinations) will be described.
As shown in FIG. 3, in the symbol combination, the symbol combination (small part, payout combination) which determined the payout of medals as a prize (game value) and the symbol combination (replay combination, replay) which determined the replay as a prize Role). Replay means that it is not necessary to bet medals and the next change game can be started.

  The small part (payout part) includes, for example, a cherry part, a watermelon part, a bell part, and a bell spill part. The role of cherry is, for example, a pattern combination of [Cherry · ANY · ANY]. Note that "ANY" means that it does not matter which symbol. A payout of a predetermined number (for example, two) of medals is determined for the role of cherry. The role of watermelon is, for example, a combination of [watermelon, watermelon, watermelon]. In the watermelon combination, payout of a predetermined number (for example, 5) of medals is determined. The bell combination is, for example, a symbol combination of [bell bell bell]. A payout of a predetermined number (for example, eight) of medals is determined for the bell combination. The bell spill role is, for example, a symbol combination of [Replay Bell Replay]. In the bell spill role, payout of a predetermined number (for example, one) of medals is determined.

  The replay role (replay role) includes, for example, a promotion replay role and a normal replay role. The normal replay role is, for example, a symbol combination of [Replay, Replay, Replay]. The promotion replay role (seven role) is, for example, a symbol combination of [seven seven seven].

  The slot machine 10 of the present embodiment is equipped with a replay time function (replay role combination probability variation function) for changing the winning probability of the replay role in the internal lottery (internal lottery process described later) from low probability to high probability. In the following description, the replay time may be indicated as "RT". In the gaming state in which the RT function is operating (hereinafter referred to as RT1 state), the probability of winning the replay combination is improved as compared to the gaming state in which the RT function is not operating (hereinafter referred to as RT0 state) Therefore, the consumption of medals is suppressed.

  As shown in FIG. 4, in the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, in the variation game in the RT0 state, the gaming state is controlled to the RT1 state, triggered by winning in the promotion replay role. Further, in the slot machine 10, in the variation game in the RT1 state, the gaming state is controlled to the RT0 state, triggered by winning in the bell spill role.

  Next, mode effects that can be executed in the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment will be described. The mode effect is performed by executing any one of a plurality of effect modes. In the present embodiment, the effect mode corresponds to the state of the gaming machine.

  The plurality of effect modes include, for example, a normal mode M1, a preparation mode M2, a chance preparation mode M3, an initial game number determination mode M4, a chance mode M5, an ART mode M6, and an additional mode M7. Each effect mode is executed, for example, in such a manner that a background image or a character image different for each effect mode is displayed on the effect display device 13 so that the effect mode being staying can be identified. Therefore, based on the display content of the effect display device 13, the player can recognize in which effect mode the player is staying.

  The normal mode M1 is an effect mode capable of staying in the variation game in the RT0 state. The normal mode M1 is a non-assist time state (state without instruction) in which the player is not instructed so that the operation mode (pushing order or pushing position) of the recommended stop buttons 21a to 21c can be identified to the player in the variation game. is there. In the following description, the assist time may be indicated as "AT". The preparation mode M2 and the chance preparation mode M3 are effect modes capable of staying in the variation game in the RT0 state. The preparation mode M2 and the chance preparation mode M3 are AT states (instruction generation state) instructed so that the player can identify the operation mode of the recommended stop buttons 21a to 21c in the variation game.

  The chance mode M5, the initial game number determination mode M4, the ART mode M6, and the additional mode M7 are effect modes capable of staying in the variation game in the RT1 state. The chance mode M5, the initial game number determination mode M4, the ART mode M6, and the additional mode M7 are instructed so that the player can identify the operation mode of the recommended stop buttons 21a to 21c in the variation game. AT state.

  In the AT state, the operation mode of the recommended stop buttons 21a to 21c is notified by the display of the instruction information on the instruction information display unit 22a of the information display unit 22. Further, in the AT state, the operation mode of the recommended stop buttons 21 a to 21 c is notified by the game effect displayed on the effect display device 13. In the following description, there may be cases in which game effects for notifying of the operation mode of the recommended stop buttons 21a to 21c are indicated as navigation effects or navigation effects for short.

  The slot machine 10 shifts to the preparation mode M2 or the chance preparation mode M3 when the AT transition lottery is won in the normal mode M1. In the present embodiment, which of the preparation mode M2 and the chance preparation mode M3 to shift to is determined based on the lottery result of the transition destination determination lottery different from the AT transition lottery.

  In the slot machine 10, in the preparation mode M2, the game mode is shifted to the initial game number determination mode M4 triggered by winning in the promotion replay role. In other words, the preparation mode M2 is the effect mode immediately before the transition to the initial game number determination mode M4. That is, in the present embodiment, after transitioning to the preparation mode M2, transition to the initial game number determination mode M4 is made. In the slot machine 10, in the chance preparation mode M3, the transition to the chance mode M5 is triggered by having won the promotion replay role. In other words, the chance preparation mode M3 is an effect mode immediately before the transition to the chance mode M5. That is, in the present embodiment, after transition to the chance preparation mode M3, transition to the chance mode M5 is made.

  In the slot machine 10, in the chance mode M5, the transition to the initial game number determination mode M4 is triggered by the winning of the transition lottery to the initial game number determination mode M4. Further, in the slot machine 10, in the chance mode M5, transition to the normal mode M1 is made in response to the end of the fluctuation game having a predetermined number of times set in advance. In other words, in the present embodiment, the chance mode M5 is an effect mode that may shift to the normal mode M1 without shifting to the initial game number determination mode M4. That is, in the present embodiment, the chance mode M5 is an effect mode in which an opportunity to shift to the initial game number determination mode M4 is given.

  In the slot machine 10, in the initial game number determination mode M4, the transition to the ART mode M6 is triggered by the end of the first variation game determined in advance. In other words, the initial game number determination mode M4 is the effect mode immediately before the transition to the ART mode M6. That is, in the present embodiment, after transitioning to the initial game number determination mode M4, transition to the ART mode M6 is made. Although the details will be described later, in the initial game number determination mode M4, the number of stays, which is the number of fluctuation games staying in the ART mode M6, is determined. The number of stays may be added in the additional mode M7. Therefore, the number of stays determined in the initial game number determination mode M4 is the initial number of games when the number of games in the additional mode M7 is not increased. In other words, the initial game number determination mode M4 is an effect mode in which the determination of the initial stay period in the ART mode M6 is performed.

  In the slot machine 10, in the ART mode M6, the slot machine 10 is shifted to the overlay mode M7 when it is selected that the transition lottery to the overlay mode M7 is won. In the slot machine 10, the transition to the normal mode M1 is triggered by the end of the variation game of the number of stays. In other words, in the present embodiment, even if the mode is shifted to the ART mode M6, the mode may be shifted to the normal mode M1 without shifting to the additional mode M7.

  In the slot machine 10, in the additional mode M7, the transition to the ART mode M6 is made in response to the end of the predetermined second number of fluctuation games. In the additional mode M7, the number of stays staying in the ART mode M6 may be added. That is, the additional mode M7 is an effect mode capable of extending the period of stay in the ART mode M6. In the following description, the addition of the number of stays in the addition mode M7 may be indicated as "addition", and the number of fluctuation games to be added may be indicated as "number of addition games".

Next, the electrical configuration of the slot machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 5, the slot machine 10 includes a main board 40 inside the machine. The main substrate 40 performs various types of processing, and outputs a control signal (control command) as control information according to the result of the processing. The slot machine 10 is provided with a sub board 41 inside the machine. The sub-substrate 41 performs various processing based on the control signal input from the main substrate 40. For example, the sub-substrate 41 performs processing for causing display effect by the effect display device 13, light emission effect by the decoration lamp 14, and sound effect by the speaker 15.

First, the main substrate 40 will be described in detail.
The main board 40 includes a main control CPU 40a, a main control ROM 40b, and a main control RAM 40c. The main control CPU 40a performs various types of processing by executing a main control program. The main control ROM 40b stores a program for main control, a lottery table used for a predetermined lottery, and the like. The main control RAM 40c is configured to be able to store various information that can be rewritten during the operation of the slot machine 10, such as the aforementioned credit, flag, counter, timer, and the like.

  The main substrate 40 is configured to be capable of generating random number data as a random number. Random number data is numerical data. For example, the random number data may be generated as a hardware random number by mounting on the main substrate 40 a random number generation circuit that updates the random number data every predetermined cycle, and the main control CPU 40a may be generated every predetermined control cycle. It may be generated as a software random number by updating the value of the random number data.

  The main substrate 40 is connected to the sensors SE1 to SE4 via ports (not shown). The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to input detection signals output from the sensors SE1 to SE4 via ports not shown. The main substrate 40 is connected to the actuators of the reels 16 a to 16 c via a drive circuit (not shown). The main control CPU 40a is configured to be capable of separately controlling the operation of each actuator via a drive circuit (not shown).

  The main substrate 40 is connected to the bet button 18, the settlement button 19, the start lever 20, and the stop buttons 21a to 21c via a port (not shown). The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to input operation signals output when the bet button 18, the settlement button 19, the start lever 20, and the stop buttons 21a to 21c are operated through a port (not shown). The main substrate 40 is connected to the information display unit 22 via a drive circuit (not shown). The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to control the display content of the information display unit 22 via a drive circuit (not shown).

  Further, the main substrate 40 is provided with a plurality of connection terminals 40 d connectable to a predetermined external device 50. The main control CPU 40a can output various external signals to the external device 50 via the connection terminal 40d. The external device 50 is, for example, a data counter that displays information based on an external signal input from the connection terminal 40d. The data counter displays, for example, the number of times a predetermined external signal has been input as a predetermined effect. Although described later in detail, the external signal in the present embodiment includes a first external signal output when transitioning to the initial game number determination mode M4, and a second external output when transitioning to the overlay mode M7, etc. There is a signal etc. For this reason, the number of times the data counter has input a predetermined external signal is, in other words, the number of times of transition to a predetermined effect mode. Therefore, the player can grasp the number of times of transition to the predetermined effect mode from the display content in the data counter. In the present embodiment, the first external signal and the second external signal are external signals output from different ones of the plurality of connection terminals 40d.

  Next, among the lottery tables stored in the main control ROM 40b, the winning number lottery table used in the internal lottery for determining the winning number from among the plurality of winning numbers, and the winning number will be described in detail. Do.

  First, the winning number will be described in detail. The winning number in this embodiment is control information in which one or more symbol combinations are defined as symbol combinations which can be displayed (derived) in the variation game. That is, the winning number is a condition device identifier (ID) in which one or more winning combinations are determined as a winning combination in the variation game. For this reason, in the present embodiment, the internal lottery for determining the winning number can be grasped as a winning lottery for determining the winning combination.

  As shown in FIG. 6, in the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, a plurality of winning numbers including winning numbers 001 to 007 are set. In the drawing, "ALL" shown in the pressing order column indicates that the pressing order of the stop buttons 21a to 21c (reels 16a to 16c) does not matter. Moreover, in the figure, "ALL" shown in the column of the pressing position indicates that the pressing position does not matter.

  In the winning number 001, a cherries role is defined as a role for permitting winnings in the variation game. When the winning number 001 has been won and the left reel 16a is stopped at the pressed position where the cherry symbol can be stopped on the effective line NL (hereinafter referred to as a cherry pressed position), the pressing order does not matter , Reel is stopped to win the role of Cherry. On the other hand, when the left reel 16a is stopped at a pressing position different from the cherry pressing position, the reels are stopped so that an out-of-check symbol combination is derived regardless of the pressing order.

  In the winning number 002, a watermelon combination is defined as a combination that allows winning in the variation game. In the case of winning the winning number 002, when each of the reels 16a to 16c is operated to stop at the pressed position where the watermelon pattern can be stopped on the effective line NL (hereinafter referred to as a watermelon pressed position), Regardless of the order, the reels are stopped to win the watermelon role. On the other hand, when the reels 16a to 16c are operated to stop at the pressing position different from the watermelon pressing position, the reels are stopped so that the symbol combination in the off state is derived regardless of the pressing order.

  In the winning number 003, a role of a bell and a role of a bell spill are defined as roles for permitting winning in the variable game. If the player has won the winning number 003 and is stopped in the first push order (left middle right) or the second push order (right / left middle), a bell is won regardless of the pressed position The reels are stopped. On the other hand, when the stop operation is performed in a pushing order different from the first pushing order and the second pushing order, the reel is stopped so as to win the bell spill role regardless of the pushing position.

  In the winning number 004, a role of a bell and a role of a bell spill are defined as roles for permitting winning in the variable game. When the player has won the winning number 004 and is stopped in the third push order (middle left and right) or the fourth push order (middle right left), the bell is won regardless of the pressed position. The reel is stopped. On the other hand, when the stopping operation is performed in a pushing order different from the third pushing order and the fourth pushing order, the reel is stopped so as to win the bell spill role regardless of the pushing position.

  In the winning number 005, a role of a bell and a role of a bell spill are defined as roles for permitting winning in the variable game. If the player has won the winning number 005 and is stopped in the fifth push order (right / left middle) or the sixth push order (right middle / left), the bell is won regardless of the pressed position The reels are stopped. On the other hand, when the stop operation is performed in the pushing order different from the fifth pushing order and the sixth pushing order, the reel is stopped so as to win the bell spill role regardless of the pushing position.

  In the winning number 006, as a role that allows winning in the variable game, a normal replay role is defined. When the winning number 006 has been won, the reel is stopped so as to win the normal replay role regardless of the pressing order and the pressing position.

  In the winning number 007, a normal replay role and a promotion replay role are defined as the role of permitting winning in the variable game. In the case of winning the winning number 007, in the sixth push order, each of the reels 16a to 16c is at the pressed position where the seven symbol can be stopped on the effective line NL (hereinafter referred to as "seven pressed position") When the stop operation is performed, the reel is stopped so as to win the promotion replay role. On the other hand, when the stop operation is performed in a push order different from the sixth push order, or when the stop operation is performed at a push position different from the seven push position, the reels are stopped so as to win a normal replay role. Ru.

  The win number lottery table includes a win number lottery table used for the internal lottery in the RT0 state and a win number lottery table used for the internal lottery in the RT1 state. In each winning number lottery table, probability data is associated with each winning number. The probability data is numerical data. In the winning number lottery table for the RT1 state and the winning number lottery table for the RT0 state, the winning number lottery table for the RT1 state is compared to when the winning lottery is performed using the winning number lottery table for the RT0 state. The probability data is determined such that the total of the probability of winning the winning number defining the replay role is higher when the role lottery is performed using the player role lottery. Thus, in the RT1 state, the determination probability of the replay combination is changed to a higher probability than in the RT0 state. Details of the role lottery using the winning number lottery table will be described later. In addition, when it does not win any winning numbers, it becomes so-called omission.

Next, the sub-substrate 41 will be described in detail.
The sub board 41 includes a sub control CPU 41 a, a sub control ROM 41 b, and a sub control RAM 41 c. For example, the sub control CPU 41a executes a process for sub control by executing a sub control program. The sub control ROM 41 b stores a sub control program, a lottery table used for lottery, and the like. The sub control ROM 41 b stores a display effect pattern that can specify the mode (content) of the display effect in the effect display device 13, and display effect data used for executing the display effect. The sub control ROM 41 b stores a light emission effect pattern capable of specifying an aspect (content) of the light emission effect in the decoration lamp 14, and light emission effect data used to execute the light emission effect. The sub control ROM 41 b stores a sound effect pattern that can specify the mode (content) of the sound effect in the speaker 15, and sound effect data used for executing the sound effect. Further, the sub control RAM 41 c is configured to be able to store various information that can be appropriately rewritten during the operation of the slot machine 10. The information stored in the sub control RAM 41 c is, for example, a flag, a counter, and a timer.

  The sub-substrate 41 is configured to be capable of generating random number data. For example, the random number data may be generated as a hardware random number by mounting on the sub substrate 41 a random number generation circuit that updates the random number data every predetermined cycle, and the sub control CPU 41a may be generated every predetermined control cycle. By updating the random number data, it may be generated as a software random number.

  The sub substrate 41 is connected to the effect display device 13 via a drive circuit (not shown). The sub control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the display mode of the effect display device 13 via a drive circuit (not shown). The sub-substrate 41 is connected to the decoration lamp 14 via a drive circuit (not shown). The sub control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the lighting mode of the decoration lamp 14 via a drive circuit (not shown). The sub-substrate 41 is connected to the speaker 15 via a drive circuit (not shown). The sub control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the output mode of the speaker 15 via a drive circuit (not shown).

Next, the game progress processing executed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
As shown in FIG. 7, in the game progression process, the main control CPU 40a performs a game start set process (step S101). In the game start set process, the main control CPU 40a erases or updates information of a predetermined storage area in the main control RAM 40c. Next, the main control CPU 40a starts the medal bet acceptance (step S102). Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a checks the gaming state (step S103).

  Next, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the replay operation is in progress (step S104). The main control CPU 40a determines that the replay operation is in progress when the replay operation flag is stored in the main control RAM 40c, and determines that it is not in the replay operation when it is not stored. When the replay is activated, the main control CPU 40a resets the bet number in the previous fluctuation game as the bet number in the current fluctuation game.

  When the replay control is not activated (step S104: NO), the main control CPU 40a performs a medal management process of setting the number of bets in the current variation game (step S105). In the process of step S105, when the detection signal of the medal is input from the insertion sensor SE4, the main control CPU 40a adds 1 to the bet number stored in the main control RAM 40c. When the main control CPU 40a receives an operation signal from the bet button 18 in the process of step S105, it is added to the bet number so that the bet number stored in the main control RAM 40c becomes the defined bet number X. The credits stored in the main control RAM 40c are subtracted by the added amount.

  When the replay control is activated (step S104: YES), or when the process of step S105 is ended, the main control CPU 40a determines that the bet number in the current variation game is the predetermined bet number X with which the variation game can be started. It is determined whether or not they match (step S106). If the bet amount does not match the defined bet amount X (step S106: NO), the main control CPU 40a proceeds to the process of step S103. That is, in the process of step S106, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the variation game can be started. On the other hand, when the bet number in the current variation game matches the specified bet number X (step S106: YES), the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the start operation by the start lever 20 has been received (step S107). ). In the process of step S107, the main control CPU 40a makes an affirmative determination when an operation signal is input from the start lever 20, and a negative determination when no operation signal is input from the start lever 20. If the start operation has not been received (step S107: NO), the main control CPU 40a proceeds to the process of step S103.

  On the other hand, when the start operation has been received (step S107: YES), the main control CPU 40a acquires random number data for winning combination among the random number data generated in the main substrate 40 (step S108) . When the process of step S108 ends, the main control CPU 40a performs an internal lottery process (step S109). In the internal lottery process, the main control CPU 40a performs a lottery to draw a combination that allows winning in the variation game by lottery using the acquired random number data.

  Specifically, the main control CPU 40a selects a win number lottery table associated with the current RT state that can be identified from the value of the RT state flag stored in the main control RAM 40c. Then, the main control CPU 40a draws one by one in ascending order for each winning number from the winning number 1 for the first drawing to the winning number X for the last drawing (where X is an integer of 2 or more). The following unit lottery process is performed for each of the winning numbers targeted for the lottery.

  In the unit lottery process, the main control CPU 40a refers to the selected winning number lottery table and acquires probability data associated with the winning number selected as the lottery target in the current unit lottery process, and the acquired probability data Based on the random number data and the random number data, it is determined whether or not the winning number targeted for the lottery is a winning. When the main control CPU 40a wins any winning number or unit lottery processing for the final winning number X is finished, the main lottery is ended. If all the winning numbers 1 to X are not determined to be winning, a so-called lost lottery result is obtained. Then, the main control CPU 40a stores the winning flag in the main control RAM 40c as information that can specify the result of the winning lottery.

  Further, in the internal lottery process, an AT transition lottery as to whether or not to shift to the AT state, a mode transition lottery as to whether to shift the effect mode or the like are performed. The main control CPU 40a can specify the effect mode during stay from the value stored in the mode flag of the main control RAM 40c. That is, in the present embodiment, the effect mode that can be identified from the value stored in the mode flag of the main control RAM 40c corresponds to the effect mode during stay. In addition, staying in a predetermined effect mode corresponds to, in other words, being controlled to the predetermined effect mode or that the predetermined effect mode is being executed. In addition, the main control CPU 40a can shift the effect mode by updating the value stored in the mode flag.

  When staying in the normal mode M1, the main control CPU 40a performs an AT transition lottery in the internal lottery process. When the AT transition lottery is won, the main control CPU 40a performs a transition destination determination lottery which determines which of the preparation mode M2 and the chance preparation mode M3 to be transitioned to. Then, the main control CPU 40a stores a value that can specify the effect mode determined by the transfer destination determination lottery in the mode flag of the main control RAM 40c.

  When staying in the chance mode M5, the main control CPU 40a performs a transition lottery to the initial game number determination mode M4 in the internal lottery process. When the lottery for transition to the initial game number determination mode M4 is won, the main control CPU 40a stores a value capable of specifying the initial game number determination mode M4 in the mode flag of the main control RAM 40c. When the main control CPU 40a wins the lottery for transition to the initial game number determination mode M4, the main control CPU 40a stores the first number in the main control RAM 40c as the number of times to stay in the initial game number determination mode M4. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a stores a specified number of times (for example, 30 times) as the number of stays in the main control RAM 40c, triggered by the transition to the initial game number determination mode M4. That is, the main control CPU 40a determines the initial game number so as to guarantee the specified number of times even if the number of stays in the ART mode M6 is at least.

  When staying in the initial game number determination mode M4, the main control CPU 40a performs an initial game number addition process in the internal lottery process. In the initial game number addition process, the number of fluctuation games to be added to the number of stays staying in the ART mode M6 is determined by lottery. In the following description, the number of variation games to be added in the initial game number addition process may be indicated as “initial addition game number”. The main control CPU 40a acquires the random number data for determining the number of initial games generated on the main substrate 40, and also acquires the acquired random number data, the winning number won in the role lottery (the winning combination in the role lottery), Based on a lottery table for determining the number of initial games, the number of initial addition games is lottery. A lottery table for determining the number of initial games is stored in the main control ROM 40b.

  Specifically, the main control CPU 40a selects a lottery table according to the winning number from among a plurality of lottery tables for determining the number of initial games. Then, the main control CPU 40a performs addition lottery whether or not to add the initial number of games, based on the selected lottery table and the acquired random number data. When winning the addition lottery, the main control CPU 40a determines a predetermined number of times (for example, 10 times) as the number of initial addition games, and adds the number of initial addition games to the number of stays stored in the main control RAM 40c. Update. On the other hand, when the addition lottery is not won, the main control CPU 40a determines “0 times” as the initial addition game number. That is, when the addition lottery is not won, the main control CPU 40a does not add the initial game number.

  Thus, while staying in the initial game number determination mode M4, the main control CPU 40a adds the initial addition game number to the number of stays every time the variable game is played. Then, in the present embodiment, the number of stays stored when shifting from the initial game number determination mode M4 to the ART mode M6 is the initial game number.

  When staying in the ART mode M6, the main control CPU 40a performs a transition lottery to the additional mode M7 in the internal lottery process. When a lottery for transition to the additional mode M7 is won, the main control CPU 40a stores a value that can specify the additional mode M7 in the mode flag of the main control RAM 40c. Further, when the lottery for transition to the additional mode M7 is won, the main control CPU 40a stores the second number in the main control RAM 40c as the number of times to stay in the additional mode M7.

  When staying in the additional mode M7, the main control CPU 40a performs an additional process in the internal lottery process. In the addition processing, the number of fluctuation games (the number of addition games) to be added to the number of stays staying in the ART mode M6 is determined by lottery. The main control CPU 40a acquires the additional random number data generated on the main substrate 40, and also acquires the acquired random number data, the winning number won in the role lottery (the combination won in the role lottery), and the additional Based on the lottery table, the number of additional games is lottery. The additional lottery table is stored in the main control ROM 40b.

  Specifically, the main control CPU 40a selects a lottery table according to the winning number from among a plurality of additional lottery tables. Then, the main control CPU 40a performs an additional lottery whether or not to add the number of additional games based on the selected lottery table and the acquired random number data. When the winning lottery is won, the main control CPU 40a determines a predetermined number of times (for example, 10 times) as the number of games to be added, and updates the number of staying games by adding it to the number of stays stored in the main control RAM 40c. . On the other hand, when the winning lottery has not been won, the main control CPU 40a determines "0 times" as the number of games to be added. That is, when the winning lottery is not won, the main control CPU 40a does not add the number of games to be added. Then, the main control CPU 40a adds and updates the number of added games determined by lottery to the number of stays stored in the main control RAM 40c. Thus, in the additional mode M7, the number of stays staying in the ART mode M6 is added.

  When the internal lottery process is ended, the main control CPU 40a performs an instruction number determination process (step S110). In the instruction number determination process, the main control CPU 40a initializes an instruction number flag stored in the main control RAM 40c. The instruction number flag is information for enabling identification of the instruction number displayed on the instruction information display unit 22 a of the information display unit 22. The instruction numbers include an instruction number in which the pressing order of the stop button is determined, and an instruction number in which the pressing order of the stop button is not defined.

  For example, among the instruction numbers, there are instruction numbers that determine the pressing order regardless of the order for the reels for stopping the first reel 16a first and stopping for the second and third reels. Further, among the instruction numbers, there is an instruction number which defines the pushing order regardless of the order for the reels for stopping the second reel 16b first and for stopping the second and third reels. Further, among the instruction numbers, there is an instruction number which defines the pressing order regardless of the order for the reels for stopping the third reel 16c first and for stopping the second and third reels. Further, among the instruction numbers, there is an instruction number which defines the pressing order in which the third reel 16c is stopped first, the second reel 16b is stopped second, and the first reel 16a is stopped third.

  Then, in the instruction number determination process, when the instruction number flag is initialized, the main control CPU 40a refers to the mode flag of the main control RAM 40c, and specifies the effect mode which is staying.

  When staying in the normal mode M1, the main control CPU 40a determines an instruction number in which the pressing order of the stop buttons 21a to 21c is not defined. That is, when it is not in the AT state, the main control CPU 40a determines an instruction number in which the pressing order of the stop buttons 21a to 21c is not defined.

  When the main control CPU 40a is staying in the preparation mode M2 or the chance preparation mode M3, the main control CPU 40a wins the promotion replay role when the promotion replay role wins a predetermined winning number as a winning combination. The order number for pressing is determined.

  Then, when staying in any of the chance mode M5, the initial game number determination mode M4, the ART mode M6, and the additional mode M7, the main control CPU 40a determines an instruction number as follows. That is, when the main control CPU 40a wins the winning number in which the bell combination is determined as the winning combination, the main control CPU 40a determines the instruction number in which the pushing order for winning the bell combination is determined, and permits the winning combination. When a normal replay role is won as a winning combination, a designated order number for determining a pushing order for winning a replay role is determined.

  After determining the instruction number, the main control CPU 40a stores an instruction number flag in the main control RAM 40c as information capable of specifying the determined instruction number. Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a ends the instruction number determination process.

  Next, the main control CPU 40a performs effect command transmission processing (step S111). In the effect command transmission process, the main control CPU 40a refers to the mode flag of the main control RAM 40c, and specifies an effect mode which is staying. The main control CPU 40a generates a control command (hereinafter referred to as a mode command) that can specify the specified effect mode, and sets the control command in the output buffer. Further, in the effect command transmission process, the main control CPU 40a is a control command capable of specifying the number of stays, the specified number, the first number, and the second number stored in the main control RAM 40c (hereinafter referred to as a number command). Is generated and set in the output buffer. In the present embodiment, the command set in the output buffer is output to the sub-substrate 41 by a predetermined output process. The number command may be one control command that can specify all of the number of stays, the specified number, the first number, and the second number, or the number of stays, the specified number, the first number, and the second It may be a plurality of control commands respectively associated with the number of times. Alternatively, the control command may be a control command that can specify a plurality of times which is a part of the number of stays, the specified number, the first number, and the second number.

  Further, in the effect command transmission process, the main control CPU 40a specifies the instruction number determined in the instruction number determination process by referring to the value of the instruction number flag stored in the main control RAM 40c. The main control CPU 40a generates a control command (hereinafter referred to as an instruction number command) that can specify the specified instruction number, and sets the control command in an output buffer.

  Further, in the effect command transmission process, the main control CPU 40a generates a control command (hereinafter referred to as a win information command) that can specify a win number for which a winning combination is determined, and sets it in the output buffer. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a does not generate a winning information command when the result of the part drawing is a release.

  When the effect command transmission process ends, the main control CPU 40a performs an instruction number display process (step S112). In the instruction number display process, the main control CPU 40a specifies the instruction number determined in the instruction number determination process by referring to the value of the instruction number flag stored in the main control RAM 40c. Then, the main control CPU 40 a causes the instruction information display unit 22 a of the information display unit 22 to display the specified instruction number. That is, the main control CPU 40a notifies instruction information.

  Next, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the shortest game time has elapsed (step S113). When the shortest game time has not elapsed (step S113: NO), the main control CPU 40a repeatedly performs the determination process of step S111 and stands by until the shortest game time elapses. When the shortest game time has elapsed (step S113: YES), the main control CPU 40a sets the shortest game time (step S114).

  Next, the main control CPU 40a controls the actuators of the reels 16a to 16c so that the rotation of the reels 16a to 16c is started (step S115). In step S115, the main control CPU 40a stands by until the rotational speed of the reels 16a to 16c becomes constant at a predetermined rotational speed and the stop operation by the stop buttons 21a to 21c can be received.

  Next, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the stop operation by any of the stop buttons 21a to 21c has been received (step S116). In step S116, the main control CPU 40a makes an affirmative determination when an operation signal is input from any of the stop buttons 21a to 21c, and inputs an operation signal from any of the stop buttons 21a to 21c. If not, the determination is negative. When the stop operation has not been received (step S116: NO), the main control CPU 40a repeatedly performs the determination process of step S116, and waits until the stop operation is received.

  On the other hand, when the stop operation has been received (step S116: YES), the main control CPU 40a executes a reel stop process to stop the rotation of the reel corresponding to the stop button to which the operation signal is input (step S117). That is, the main control CPU 40a controls the actuator in response to the reception of the stop operation, and stops the symbol by stopping the rotation of the reel corresponding to the received stop operation.

  Explaining in detail, the main control CPU 40a selects an effective line NL from among the symbols within a predetermined pull-in range (for example, 4 symbols) based on the result of the lottery for the winning combination and the stop operation mode of the stop buttons 21a to 21c. Search for symbols that can be stopped on the top. And main control CPU40a controls an actuator so that the searched pattern may be stopped on effective line NL. The main control CPU 40a stops the symbol combination according to the result of the winning lottery and the operation mode of the stop button on the effective line NL by performing the above-described reel stop processing for the stop operation of the stop buttons 21a to 21c. .

  For example, when the main control CPU 40a has won a winning number in which the pressing order for winning the winning combination is determined, the main control CPU 40a stops the symbol combination according to the pressing order of the stop buttons 21a to 21c on the valid line NL. For example, the main control CPU 40a does not win any winning number, regardless of the pressing order of the stop buttons 21a to 21c, effective symbol combination of the different combination of symbols that determined the award Stop on line NL.

  In step S117, the main control CPU 40a generates a control command (hereinafter referred to as an operation command) that can specify the stop button to which the operation signal has been input, and sets the control command in the output buffer. When the instruction number is displayed on the instruction information display unit 22a of the information display unit 22, the main control CPU 40a stops the stop button 21a in a stop operation manner different from the stop operation manner determined for the instruction number. When 21c is operated, the navigation is interrupted by hiding the instruction number.

  Next, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not all the reels 16a to 16c have been stopped (step S118). When one or more of the reels 16a to 16c is not stopped (step S118: NO), the main control CPU 40a proceeds to the process of step S116. On the other hand, when all the reels 16a to 16c are stopped (step S118: YES), the main control CPU 40a performs display symbol determination processing to determine symbol combinations stopped on the effective line NL ( Step S119). In the display symbol determination process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the symbol combination (combination) for which the award is determined is stopped on the effective line NL. That is, the main control CPU 40a determines whether a winning has occurred. Further, in the display symbol determination process, when the symbol combination (combination) for which the award is determined is stopped on the effective line NL, the main control CPU 40a determines the type of the symbol combination.

  Next, the main control CPU 40a determines whether to pay out the medals to the player (step S120). In the process of step S120, the main control CPU 40a makes an affirmative determination if the payout combination is winning, but makes a negative determination if the payout combination is not winning. When the medal is dispensed (step S120: YES), the main control CPU 40a drives a hopper unit (not shown) to perform medal payout processing for paying out the medal (step S121). As a result, a prize medal is awarded as a prize. In addition, when the symbol combination in which the award is not determined is stopped on the activated line NL, the award is not awarded.

  When the payout of medals is not performed (step S120: NO) and when the process of step S121 is ended, the main control CPU 40a performs an end process of ending the fluctuation game (step S122). When the end process is completed, the main control CPU 40a proceeds to the process of step S101.

  In the end process, when the main control CPU 40a wins a replay role, the main control CPU 40a stores a replay operation flag in the main control RAM 40c. That is, the main control CPU 40a operates replay (replay). Thereby, replay is given as a prize.

  In the ending process, when the main control CPU 40a wins the promotion replay role in the RT0 state, the value of the RT state flag stored in the main control RAM 40c is specified from the value capable of specifying the RT0 state to specify the RT1 state. Update to possible values. When the main control CPU 40a wins the bell spill role during the RT1 state, the main control CPU 40a updates the value of the RT state flag from a value that can specify the RT1 state to a value that can specify the RT0 state.

  Further, in the ending process, when the main control CPU 40a wins the promotion replay role while staying in the preparation mode M2, the value of the mode flag is specified, and the initial game number determination mode M4 is specified from the value which can specify the preparation mode M2. Update to possible values. When the player plays a promotion replay role while staying in the preparation mode M2, the main control CPU 40a stores the first number in the main control RAM 40c as the number of times to stay in the initial game number determination mode M4. Further, as described above, the main control CPU 40a stores the specific number of times (for example, 30 times) as the number of stays in the main control RAM 40c, triggered by the transition to the initial game number determination mode. In the present embodiment, the first number of times to shift from the preparation mode M2 to the initial game number determination mode M4 and the first number to shift from the chance mode M5 to the initial game number determination mode M4 are the same number. It is. Further, in the present embodiment, the specific number of times in the transition from the preparation mode M2 to the initial game number determination mode M4 and the specific number in the transition from the chance mode M5 to the initial game number determination mode M4 are the same number. It is.

  In the ending process, when the main control CPU 40a wins the promotion replay role while staying in the chance preparation mode M3, the value of the mode flag is a value capable of specifying the chance mode M5 from the value capable of specifying the chance preparation mode M3. Update to When staying in the chance preparation mode M3, the main control CPU 40a stores the specified number in the main control RAM 40c as the number of times to stay in the chance mode M5.

  The main control CPU 40a updates the specified number stored in the main control RAM 40c by subtracting "1" each time the variable game is played while staying in the chance mode M5. When the main control CPU 40a updates the value of the mode flag to a value that can identify the chance mode M5 in the current game progression process, the main control CPU 40a does not subtract the specified number. Then, when the prescribed number of times becomes “0” as a result of subtraction, the main control CPU 40a updates the value of the mode flag from a value that can identify the chance mode M5 to a value that can determine the normal mode M1. .

  In the ending process, the main control CPU 40a updates the first number stored in the main control RAM 40c by subtracting "1" each time the variable game is played while staying in the initial game number determination mode M4. The main control CPU 40a does not subtract the first number when the value of the mode flag is updated to a value that can specify the initial game number determination mode M4 in the current game progression processing. The main control CPU 40a does not subtract the number of stays while staying in the initial game number determination mode M4. Then, when the first number becomes “0” as a result of subtraction, the main control CPU 40a determines the value of the mode flag as a value that can specify the ART mode M6 from the value that can specify the initial game number determination mode M4. Update to

  In the end process, the main control CPU 40a updates the number of stays stored in the main control RAM 40c by subtracting “1” each time the variable game is played while staying in the ART mode M6. The main control CPU 40a does not subtract the number of stays when the value of the mode flag is updated to a value that can specify the ART mode M6 in the current game progression process. Then, when the number of stays becomes "0" as a result of subtraction, the main control CPU 40a updates the value of the mode flag from a value that can specify the ART mode M6 to a value that can specify the normal mode M1.

  In the ending process, the main control CPU 40a updates the second number stored in the main control RAM 40c by subtracting "1" each time the variable game is played while staying in the additional mode M7. The main control CPU 40a does not subtract the second number when the value of the mode flag is updated to a value that can specify the additional mode M7 in the current game progression processing. The main control CPU 40a does not subtract the number of stays while staying in the additional mode M7. Then, when the second count becomes "0" as a result of subtraction, the main control CPU 40a updates the value of the mode flag from a value that can specify the additional mode M7 to a value that can specify the ART mode M6. .

  In addition, in the ending process, the main control CPU 40a is in the RT0 state when winning in the bell spill role while staying in any of the initial game number determination mode M4, the ART mode M6, and the additional mode M7, the mode flag The value of is updated to a value that can identify the normal mode M1.

  As described above, in the game progression process, the main control CPU 40a can control to shift the effect mode by performing the internal lottery process of step S109 and the end process of step S122. That is, in this embodiment, the main control CPU 40a executes steps S109 and S122 of the game progression processing to implement transition control means for controlling the transition of the state of the gaming machine.

  Next, control of the sub control CPU 41a in the present embodiment will be described. When the sub-control CPU 41a receives a mode command, the sub-control CPU 41a stores a value indicating an effect mode that can be identified from the mode command in the effect mode flag of the sub-control RAM 41c.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the sub control CPU 41a can perform control to execute various effects based on the input number-of-times command. For example, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 13 to execute the effect indicating the first number of times when the number-of-times command capable of specifying the first number of times is input. Similarly, for example, when the secondary control CPU 41a inputs a command that can specify the second number of times, the effect indicating the second number of times is input, and when the specified number of times can be specified of the command, the specified number of times When the command indicating the number of stays can be specified, the effect display device 13 is controlled to execute the effects indicating the number of stays.

Hereinafter, control of the output state of the external signal in the present embodiment will be described.
The main control CPU 40a of this embodiment can perform control to change the output state of a plurality of types of external signals. In the present embodiment, control for changing the output state of the external signal corresponds to control for causing the external device 50 to output the external signal. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a performs control to change the output state of the external signal, whereby the output control means is realized. In the present embodiment, the output states of the external signal include the Hi state and the Lo state. In the following description, changing the output state of the external signal from the Lo state to the Hi state may be referred to as “external signal ON”, and changing the output state of the external signal from the Hi state to the Lo state It may be indicated that the external signal is OFF. In the following description, changing the output state of the external signal from the Lo state to the Hi state may be indicated as “outputting an external signal”. In the present embodiment, the Lo state corresponds to the first state, and the Hi state corresponds to the second state.

  The first external signal among the plurality of types of external signals is a signal that is output on condition that the mode is shifted to the initial game number determination mode M4. The second external signal among the plurality of types of external signals is a signal that is output on condition that the transition to the chance mode M5, the transition to the initial game number determination mode M4, or the transition to the additional mode M7 is made. In the present embodiment, the second external signal corresponds to a specific external signal.

  In the present embodiment, when the predetermined control condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 40a stores a predetermined control value in the external signal management counter stored in the main control RAM 40c. In the present embodiment, the control condition corresponds to a predetermined condition. In the present embodiment, four control values of control value “0” to control value “3” are stored in the external signal management counter. In addition, the main control ROM 40b stores various processes associated with each control value stored in the external signal management counter. Then, the main control CPU 40a updates the control value of the external signal management counter at a predetermined timing, and executes the processing associated with the control value to output the output state of the first external signal and the second external signal. Control is possible. In the present embodiment, the main control RAM 40c storing the external signal management counter corresponds to storage means capable of storing a predetermined control value.

  As shown in FIG. 8, as the process associated with the control value "3", different processes are stored according to the situation of the game. For example, among the processes associated with the control value “3”, as the process when the effect mode shifts to the initial game number determination mode M4, the process of changing the output state of the first external signal to the Hi state (No. 1 External signal ON) is stored. Further, among the processes associated with the control value “3”, as the process when the effect mode shifts to the additional mode M7, the process of not performing the process related to the external signal (none) is stored. In other words, the processing associated with the control value "3" shifts to the additional mode M7 while changing the output state of the first external signal to the Hi state when shifting to the initial game number determination mode M4. In this case, the process does not change the output state of the first external signal to the Hi state. That is, in the present embodiment, the control value "3" corresponds to the third control value, and the process associated with the control value "3" corresponds to the third process.

  As the process associated with the control value "2", a process (signal switching time set) of setting a value indicating a predetermined signal switching time to a predetermined timer in the main control RAM 40c is stored. Although described later in detail, the main control CPU 40a does not update the control value of the external signal management counter until the signal switching time elapses after the signal switching time is set to a predetermined timer. Therefore, the process associated with the control value "2" corresponds to the process of limiting the change of the output state of the external signal by limiting the update of the control value of the external signal management counter over the signal switching time. Do. In the present embodiment, the signal switching time corresponds to a predetermined period.

  As processing associated with the control value "1", the output state of the first external signal and the second external signal is set to the Lo state (the first external signal and the second external signal are OFF), and a predetermined signal switching time is set. A process (signal switching time set) to be set in the main control RAM 40c is stored. Here, “to set the output state of the external signal to the Lo state” includes changing the external signal in the Hi state to the Lo state and maintaining the external signal in the Lo state. When the external signal is in the Lo state, the main control CPU 40a may perform control for setting the Lo state again, or may not perform control for changing the output state of the external signal. In the present embodiment, the control value “1” corresponds to the first control value, and the process associated with the control value “1” corresponds to the first process. Further, the process associated with the control value "1" is a process for limiting the update of the control value of the external signal management counter over the signal switching time, similarly to the process associated with the control value "2". Since it exists, it corresponds to the process of limiting the change of the output state of the external signal. The signal switching time set in the process associated with the control value “1” is the same time as the signal switching time set in the process associated with the control value “2”.

  As the processing associated with the control value "0", the processing of changing the output state of the second external signal to the Hi state while not changing the output state of the first external signal to the Hi state (second external signal ON Is stored. In the present embodiment, the control value “0” corresponds to the second control value, and the process associated with the control value “0” corresponds to the second process.

  The main control CPU 40a updates the control value of the external signal management counter and executes the process associated with each control value in the control value update process performed as an interrupt process every predetermined control cycle.

  As shown in FIG. 9, in the control value updating process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the control value "0" is stored in the external signal management counter (step S201). If the control value "0" is not stored (step S201: NO), the main control CPU 40a proceeds to step S205.

  On the other hand, when the control value "0" is stored (step S201: YES), the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the control condition is satisfied (step S202). In the control condition of this embodiment, the first control condition established by updating the value of the effect mode flag to a value that can specify the initial game number determination mode M4 and the value of the effect mode flag are added. There is a second control condition that is satisfied by updating to a possible value. In step S202, when the main control CPU 40a determines that the first control condition and the second control condition are satisfied, the main control CPU 40a determines that the first control condition and the second control condition are satisfied. If not, it is judged as negative.

  When the control condition is satisfied (step S202: YES), the main control CPU 40a stores the control value "3" in the external signal management counter (step S203). Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a executes a process associated with the control value "3" (step S204). As described above, different processing is associated with the control value “3” when the effect mode shifts to the additional mode M7 and when the effect mode shifts to the initial game number determination mode M4. Therefore, in step S204, the main control CPU 40a identifies the effect mode from the value set in the effect mode flag, and executes processing according to the identified effect mode.

  Specifically, when the mode is shifted to the additional mode M7, the main control CPU 40a does not perform the process related to the external signal. On the other hand, when shifting to the initial game number determination mode M4, the main control CPU 40a changes the output state of the first external signal to the Hi state. Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a ends the control value update process.

  On the other hand, when the control condition is not satisfied (step S202: NO), the main control CPU 40a ends the control value update process without storing the control value "3" in the external signal management counter.

  When the main control CPU 40a determines that the step S201 is negative, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the control value "3" is stored in the external signal management counter (step S205). If the control value "3" is not stored (step S205: NO), the main control CPU 40a proceeds to step S209.

  On the other hand, when the control value "3" is stored (step S205: YES), the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the rotation of the reels 16a to 16c is started (step S206). When rotation of the reels 16a to 16c is started (step S206: YES), the main control CPU 40a updates the control value of the external signal management counter to "2" and stores it (step S207). Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a executes a process associated with the control value "2" (step S208).

  As described above, in the processing associated with the control value "2", the main control CPU 40a sets a value indicating the signal switching time to a predetermined timer in the main control RAM 40c. Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a measures the signal switching time by subtracting the value set in the predetermined timer by a predetermined value (for example, 1) at each predetermined cycle. The main control CPU 40a sets “0 (zero)” to a predetermined timer in the main control RAM 40c, and adds the value of the timer in the main control RAM 40c by a predetermined value every predetermined period. The signal switching time may be measured. Then, the main control CPU 40a ends the control value update process.

  On the other hand, when the rotation of the reels 16a to 16c is not started (step S206: NO), the main control CPU 40a ends the control value update process without updating the control value of the external signal management counter.

  Further, when the determination in step S205 is negative, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the control value "2" is stored in the external signal management counter (step S209). If the control value "2" is not stored (step S209: NO), the main control CPU 40a proceeds to step S213.

  On the other hand, when the control value "2" is stored (step S209: YES), the main control CPU 40a determines whether the signal switching time at which the measurement has been started in step S208 has elapsed (step S210). If the signal switching time has elapsed (step S210: YES), the main control CPU 40a updates the control value of the external signal management counter to “1” and stores it (step S211). Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a executes a process associated with the control value "1" (step S212).

  As described above, in the processing associated with the control value "1", the main control CPU 40a sets the output state of the first external signal and the second external signal to the Lo state, and the value indicating the signal switching time A predetermined timer in the main control RAM 40c is set. Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a measures the signal switching time by subtracting "1" from the value set in the predetermined timer every predetermined period. Then, the main control CPU 40a ends the control value update process.

  On the other hand, when the signal switching time has not elapsed (step S210: NO), the main control CPU 40a ends the control value update process without updating the control value of the external signal management counter.

  Further, when the determination in step S209 is negative, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the signal switching time at which the measurement is started in step S212 has elapsed (step S213). If the signal switching time has elapsed (step S213: YES), the main control CPU 40a updates the control value of the external signal management counter to "0" and stores it (step S214). Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a executes a process associated with the control value "0" (step S215). As described above, the main control CPU 40a changes the output state of the second external signal to the Hi state in the processing associated with the control value "0". Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a ends the control value update process.

  On the other hand, when the signal switching time has not elapsed (step S213: NO), the main control CPU 40a ends the control value update process without updating the control value of the external signal management counter.

  According to the control value update process as described above, when the control condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 40a sets the control value of the external signal management counter to the control value “3” → “2” → “1” → “0” By updating in order and executing processing associated with each control value, control can be performed so that the output state of the external signal changes. In other words, when the control conditions are satisfied, the main control CPU 40a performs control to change the output state of the first external signal and the output state of the second external signal by executing a plurality of processes in a predetermined order. Is possible.

  Further, according to the control value update process, when the first control condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 40a sets the control value of the external signal management counter to the control value “3” → “2” → “1” → “0” By updating in order and executing processing associated with each control value, control for changing the output state of the second external signal from the Lo state to the Hi state is possible. Furthermore, when the second control condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 40a updates the control value of the external signal management counter in the order of control value “3” → “2” → “1” → “0”, and each control value By performing the processing associated with the above, after changing the output state of the second external signal from the Hi state to the Lo state, it is possible to control to change the output state to the Hi state again.

Further, the main control CPU 40a according to the present embodiment can change the output state of the external signal in processing different from the processing associated with each control value of the external signal management counter.
The main control CPU 40a performs a process of setting the output state of the second external signal to the Lo state on condition that the mode is shifted to the normal mode M1. Further, the main control CPU 40a performs a process of setting the output state of the second external signal to the Hi state on condition that the mode is shifted to the chance mode M5. Further, the main control CPU 40a performs a process of setting the output state of the second external signal to the Lo state on condition that the mode is shifted from the chance mode M5 to the initial game number determination mode M4. At this time, the main control CPU 40a sets the second external signal before storing the control value "3" in the external signal management counter on condition that the mode is shifted from the chance mode M5 to the initial game number determination mode M4. Set the output state to the Lo state.

Next, an example of a specific change aspect of the output state of the external signal in the present embodiment will be described.
As shown in FIG. 10, when the effect mode is the normal mode M1, the control value "0" is stored in the external signal management counter, and the output state of the first external signal and the second external signal is in the Lo state. It has become.

  Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a is made to shift the effect mode to the preparation mode M2 on condition that the AT transition lottery is won and the transition to the preparation mode M2 is determined in the transition destination determination lottery. The value of the mode flag is updated (time t1). At this time, the main control CPU 40a does not change the output state of the first external signal and the second external signal.

  Next, the main control CPU 40a updates the value of the mode flag so as to shift the effect mode to the initial game number determination mode M4 on condition that the player has won the promotion replay role, and makes the main control RAM 40c the first number of times. Are stored (at time t2). At this time, the main control CPU 40a stores the control value "3" in the external signal management counter of the main control RAM 40c. When the main control CPU 40a stores the control value "3" in the external signal management counter on condition of transition to the initial game number determination mode M4, the first external processing is performed as processing associated with the control value "3". A process of changing the output state of the signal to the Hi state is performed.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 40a sets the control value of the external signal management counter to the control value "2", on the condition that the start operation is performed when the control value "3" is stored in the external signal management counter. Update to (time t3). When the control value "2" is stored in the external signal management counter, the main control CPU 40a determines a value indicating a predetermined signal switching time as the processing associated with the control value "2" as the predetermined value in the main control RAM 40c. Perform processing to set the timer of. Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a measures the signal switching time by subtracting the value of a predetermined timer at predetermined intervals.

  Next, when the control value "2" is stored in the external signal management counter, the main control CPU 40a sets the control value of the external signal management counter to the control value "1" on condition that the signal switching time has elapsed. To (at time t4). When storing the control value "1" in the external signal management counter, the main control CPU 40a sets the output states of the first external signal and the second external signal to the Lo state as processing associated with the control value "1". In addition to the processing described above, a value indicating a predetermined signal switching time is set in a predetermined timer of the main control RAM 40c. Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a measures the signal switching time by subtracting the value of a predetermined timer at predetermined intervals.

  Subsequently, when the control value "1" is stored in the external signal management counter, the main control CPU 40a sets the control value of the external signal management counter to the control value "0" on condition that the signal switching time has elapsed. To (at time t5). When the control value "0" is stored in the external signal management counter, the main control CPU 40a changes the output state of the second external signal to the Hi state as processing associated with the control value "0". Do.

  Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a updates the value of the mode flag so as to shift the effect mode to the ART mode M6 on condition that the first variation game has ended, and stores the number of stays in the main control RAM 40c. (Time t6). At this time, the main control CPU 40a does not change the output state of the first external signal and the second external signal. That is, the output state of the first external signal remains in the Lo state, and the output state of the second external signal remains in the Hi state.

  Further, the main control CPU 40a updates the value of the mode flag so as to shift the effect mode to the additional mode M7, on the condition that the winning lottery for the additional mode M7 is won, and the main control RAM 40c is updated the second number of times. Are stored (at time t7). At this time, the main control CPU 40a stores the control value "3" in the external signal management counter of the main control RAM 40c. When the main control CPU 40a stores the control value "3" in the external signal management counter on condition of transition to the superimposing mode M7, an output state of the external signal as processing associated with the control value "3" Do not process to change the Therefore, the output state of the first external signal remains in the Lo state, and the output state of the second external signal remains in the Hi state.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 40a sets the control value of the external signal management counter to the control value "2", on the condition that the start operation is performed when the control value "3" is stored in the external signal management counter. To (at time t8). When the control value "2" is stored in the external signal management counter, the main control CPU 40a determines a value indicating a predetermined signal switching time as the processing associated with the control value "2" as the predetermined value in the main control RAM 40c. Perform processing to set the timer of. Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a measures the signal switching time by subtracting the value of a predetermined timer at predetermined intervals.

  Next, when the control value "2" is stored in the external signal management counter, the main control CPU 40a sets the control value of the external signal management counter to the control value "1" on condition that the signal switching time has elapsed. To (at time t9). When storing the control value "1" in the external signal management counter, the main control CPU 40a sets the output states of the first external signal and the second external signal to the Lo state as processing associated with the control value "1". In addition to the processing described above, a value indicating a predetermined signal switching time is set in a predetermined timer of the main control RAM 40c. Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a measures the signal switching time by subtracting the value of a predetermined timer at predetermined intervals.

  Subsequently, when the control value "1" is stored in the external signal management counter, the main control CPU 40a sets the control value of the external signal management counter to the control value "0" on condition that the signal switching time has elapsed. To (at time t10). When the control value "0" is stored in the external signal management counter, the main control CPU 40a changes the output state of the second external signal to the Hi state as processing associated with the control value "0". Do.

  Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a updates the value of the mode flag so as to shift the effect mode to the ART mode M6 on the condition that the second variation game has ended (at time t11). At this time, the main control CPU 40a does not change the output state of the first external signal and the second external signal. That is, the output state of the first external signal remains in the Lo state, and the output state of the second external signal remains in the Hi state.

  Then, the main control CPU 40a updates the value of the mode flag so as to shift the effect mode to the normal mode M1 on the condition that the variation game of the number of stays has ended (time t12). At this time, the main control CPU 40a changes the output state of the second external signal to the Lo state.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 11, when the effect mode is the normal mode M1, the main control CPU 40a wins the AT transition lottery and decides to shift to the chance preparation mode M3 in the transition destination determination lottery. The value of the mode flag is updated to shift the effect mode to the chance preparation mode M3 under the condition of (at time t21). At this time, the main control CPU 40a does not change the output state of the first external signal and the second external signal.

  Next, the main control CPU 40a updates the value of the mode flag so as to shift the effect mode to the chance mode M5 on condition that the promotion replay role is won, and stores the prescribed number in the main control RAM 40c ( Time point t22). At this time, the main control CPU 40a changes the output state of the second external signal to the Hi state.

  Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a updates the value of the mode flag so as to shift the effect mode to the normal mode M1 on the condition that the fluctuation game of the prescribed number has been completed (time t23). At this time, the main control CPU 40a changes the output state of the second external signal to the Lo state.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 12, when the effect mode is the normal mode M1, the main control CPU 40a wins the AT transition lottery and decides to shift to the chance preparation mode M3 in the transition destination determination lottery. The value of the mode flag is updated so as to shift the effect mode to the chance preparation mode M3 (time t31). At this time, the main control CPU 40a does not change the output state of the first external signal and the second external signal.

  Next, the main control CPU 40a updates the value of the mode flag so as to shift the effect mode to the chance mode M5 on condition that the promotion replay role is won, and stores the prescribed number in the main control RAM 40c ( Time point t32). At this time, the main control CPU 40a changes the output state of the second external signal to the Hi state.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 40a updates the value of the mode flag so as to shift the effect mode to the initial game number determination mode M4, on condition that the selection lottery to the initial game number determination mode M4 is won, The first number is stored in the control RAM 40c (at time t33). At this time, the main control CPU 40a changes the output state of the second external signal to the Lo state. Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a stores the control value "3" in the external signal management counter of the main control RAM 40c. When the main control CPU 40a stores the control value "3" in the external signal management counter on condition of transition to the initial game number determination mode M4, the first external processing is performed as processing associated with the control value "3". A process of changing the output state of the signal to the Hi state is performed.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 40a sets the control value of the external signal management counter to the control value "2", on the condition that the start operation is performed when the control value "3" is stored in the external signal management counter. To (at time t34). When the control value "2" is stored in the external signal management counter, the main control CPU 40a determines a value indicating a predetermined signal switching time as the processing associated with the control value "2" as the predetermined value in the main control RAM 40c. Perform processing to set the timer of. Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a measures the signal switching time by subtracting the value of a predetermined timer at predetermined intervals.

  Next, when the control value "2" is stored in the external signal management counter, the main control CPU 40a sets the control value of the external signal management counter to the control value "1" on condition that the signal switching time has elapsed. To (at time t35). When storing the control value "1" in the external signal management counter, the main control CPU 40a sets the output states of the first external signal and the second external signal to the Lo state as processing associated with the control value "1". In addition to the processing described above, a value indicating a predetermined signal switching time is set in a predetermined timer of the main control RAM 40c. Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a measures the signal switching time by subtracting the value of a predetermined timer at predetermined intervals.

  Subsequently, when the control value "1" is stored in the external signal management counter, the main control CPU 40a sets the control value of the external signal management counter to the control value "0" on condition that the signal switching time has elapsed. To (at time t36). When the control value "0" is stored in the external signal management counter, the main control CPU 40a changes the output state of the second external signal to the Hi state as processing associated with the control value "0". Do.

  Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a updates the value of the mode flag so as to shift the effect mode to the ART mode M6 on condition that the first variation game has ended, and stores the number of stays in the main control RAM 40c. (Time t37). At this time, the main control CPU 40a does not change the output state of the first external signal and the second external signal. That is, the output state of the first external signal remains in the Lo state, and the output state of the second external signal remains in the Hi state.

  Further, the main control CPU 40a updates the value of the mode flag so as to shift the effect mode to the additional mode M7, on the condition that the winning lottery for the additional mode M7 is won, and the main control RAM 40c is updated the second number of times. Are stored (time t38). At this time, the main control CPU 40a stores the control value "3" in the external signal management counter of the main control RAM 40c. When the main control CPU 40a stores the control value "3" in the external signal management counter on condition of transition to the superimposing mode M7, an output state of the external signal as processing associated with the control value "3" Do not process to change the Therefore, the output state of the first external signal remains in the Lo state, and the output state of the second external signal remains in the Hi state.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 40a sets the control value of the external signal management counter to the control value "2", on the condition that the start operation is performed when the control value "3" is stored in the external signal management counter. To (at time t39). When the control value "2" is stored in the external signal management counter, the main control CPU 40a determines a value indicating a predetermined signal switching time as the processing associated with the control value "2" as the predetermined value in the main control RAM 40c. Perform processing to set the timer of. Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a measures the signal switching time by subtracting the value of a predetermined timer at predetermined intervals.

  Next, when the control value "2" is stored in the external signal management counter, the main control CPU 40a sets the control value of the external signal management counter to the control value "1" on condition that the signal switching time has elapsed. To (at time t40). When storing the control value "1" in the external signal management counter, the main control CPU 40a sets the output states of the first external signal and the second external signal to the Lo state as processing associated with the control value "1". In addition to the processing described above, a value indicating a predetermined signal switching time is set in a predetermined timer of the main control RAM 40c. Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a measures the signal switching time by subtracting the value of a predetermined timer at predetermined intervals.

  Subsequently, when the control value "1" is stored in the external signal management counter, the main control CPU 40a sets the control value of the external signal management counter to the control value "0" on condition that the signal switching time has elapsed. To (at time t41). When the control value "0" is stored in the external signal management counter, the main control CPU 40a changes the output state of the second external signal to the Hi state as processing associated with the control value "0". Do.

  Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a updates the value of the mode flag so as to shift the effect mode to the ART mode M6 on the condition that the second variation game has ended (at time t42). At this time, the main control CPU 40a does not change the output state of the first external signal and the second external signal. That is, the output state of the first external signal remains in the Lo state, and the output state of the second external signal remains in the Hi state.

  Then, the main control CPU 40a updates the value of the mode flag so as to shift the effect mode to the normal mode M1 on the condition that the variation game of the number of stays has ended (time t43). At this time, the main control CPU 40a changes the output state of the second external signal to the Lo state.

  As described above, the main control CPU 40a of the present embodiment performs control for outputting the first external signal on condition of transition to the initial game number determination mode M4 (time t2 in FIG. 10, FIG. 12 Time point t33). In addition, the main control CPU 40a performs control for outputting the second external signal on condition of transition to the initial game number determination mode M4 (time t5 in FIG. 10, time t36 in FIG. 12). In the present embodiment, the initial game number determination mode M4 is a mode for determining the initial game number in the ART mode M6, and an effect mode in which transition to the ART mode M6 is decided after the end of the first variation game. It is. In other words, in the present embodiment, when the mode is shifted to the initial game number determination mode M4, the mode is shifted to the ART mode M6 thereafter. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the initial game number determination mode M4 and the ART mode M6 can be grasped as one set of effect modes. Then, when shifting from the initial game number determination mode M4 to the ART mode M6, the main control CPU 40a of the present embodiment does not perform control for outputting the second external signal (time t6 in FIG. 10, FIG. 12 time points t37).

  As described above, since the initial game number determination mode M4 and the ART mode M6 are effect modes capable of staying in the RT1 state, they are advantageous for the player over the normal mode M1 capable of staying in the RT0 state. . Further, since the initial game number determination mode M4 and the ART mode M6 are AT states instructed in the variation game, the operation mode of the recommended stop buttons 21a to 21c can be identified to the player, This is an advantageous state advantageous to the player over the normal mode M1 in the non-AT state. In the present embodiment, the normal mode M1 corresponds to the normal state, and the initial game number determination mode M4 and the ART mode M6 correspond to the advantageous state. Further, in the present embodiment, the initial game number determination mode M4 and the ART mode M6 correspond to the first advantageous state. The initial game number determination mode M4 corresponds to a special first advantageous state, and the ART mode M6 corresponds to a special first advantageous state.

  The main control CPU 40a according to the present embodiment performs control for outputting the second external signal on condition of transition to the additional mode M7 (time t10 in FIG. 10, time t41 in FIG. 12). As described above, since the additional mode M7 is the effect mode capable of staying in the RT1 state, it is an advantageous state which is more advantageous to the player than the normal mode M1 capable of staying in the RT0 state. In addition, since the additional mode M7 is an AT state where it is instructed that the player can identify the operation mode of the recommended stop button 21a to 21c in the variation game, the normal mode is a non-AT state. It is an advantageous state that is more advantageous to the player than M1. The additional mode M7 is an effect mode that can be shifted from the ART mode M6. In the present embodiment, the additional mode M7 corresponds to the second advantageous state.

  In the present embodiment, the additional mode M7 is an effect mode in which the number of stays in the ART mode M6 (initial game number) determined in the initial game number determination mode M4 can be added. That is, the initial game number determination mode M4, the ART mode M6, and the additional mode M7 can be grasped as an effect mode related to each other. In this embodiment, a specific advantageous state is configured including the initial game number determination mode M4, the ART mode M6, and the additional mode M7.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, the transition from the normal mode M1 to the initial game number determination mode M4 can be grasped as a transition from the normal state to the specific advantageous state. Further, in the present embodiment, the transition from the ART mode M6 to the additional mode M7 can be grasped as a transition of the state of the gaming machine in a specific advantageous state.

  Further, in the present embodiment, since the initial game number determination mode M4 and the additional mode M7 are effect modes in which the number of stays in the ART mode M6 can be added, they can be grasped as an effect mode more advantageous than the ART mode M6. When the main control CPU 40a shifts from the ART mode M6 to the addition mode M7 in a specific advantageous state including the initial game number determination mode M4, the ART mode M6, and the addition mode M7, Control for outputting the second external signal is performed (time t10 in FIG. 10, time t41 in FIG. 12). On the other hand, in the specific advantageous state, the main control CPU 40a transfers the second external signal when transitioning from the initial game number determination mode M4 to the ART mode M6 and transitioning from the additional mode M7 to the ART mode M6. Control for causing output is not performed (time t6, t11 in FIG. 10, time t37, t42 in FIG. 12). That is, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a causes the second external signal to be output when transitioning to an effect mode more advantageous than the effect mode before transition in the specific advantageous state, while the transition is made before transition The second external signal is not output when transitioning to an effect mode that is less advantageous than the effect mode.

  The main control CPU 40a according to the present embodiment performs control for outputting the second external signal on the condition of transition to the chance mode M5 (time t22 in FIG. 11, time t32 in FIG. 12). As described above, since the chance mode M5 is an effect mode capable of staying in the RT1 state, the chance mode M5 is an advantageous state advantageous to the player over the normal mode M1 and the chance preparation mode M3 capable of staying in the RT0 state. Also, since the chance mode M5 is an AT state in which the player is instructed to make the operation mode of the recommended stop buttons 21a to 21c distinguishable in the variation game, the normal mode is a non-AT state. It is an advantageous state that is more advantageous to the player than M1.

  In addition, the main control CPU 40a performs control for outputting the first external signal and the second external signal on condition of transition from the chance mode M5 to the initial game number determination mode M4 (time t33 and t34 in FIG. 12). ). As described above, the chance mode M5 is an effect mode in which the opportunity to shift to the initial game number determination mode M4 is given while the opportunity to shift to the normal mode M1 without transition to the initial game number determination mode M4. is there. That is, while the chance mode M5 is given an opportunity to shift to the ART mode M6 via the initial game number determination mode M4, an effect mode in which the mode may shift to the normal mode M1 without shifting to the ART mode M6. It is. On the other hand, the initial game number determination mode M4 is an effect mode immediately before the transition to the ART mode M6, and is an effect mode in which the transition to the ART mode M6 is determined thereafter. Therefore, the chance mode M5 can be grasped as an effect mode in which the player has a lower degree of advantage than the initial game number determination mode M4.

  In the present embodiment, in the preparation mode M2, since the output state of the second external signal is the Lo state, the process proceeds from the preparation mode M2 to the initial game number determination mode M4, and the processing associated with the control value "3" is The output state of the second external signal when performed is the Lo state (at time t2 in FIG. 10). Further, in the present embodiment, in the chance mode M5, the output state of the second external signal is the Hi state, but when the mode is shifted from the chance mode M5 to the initial game number determination mode M4, the control value “3” is associated. Before performing the processing, the output state of the second external signal is changed to the Lo state (at time t33 in FIG. 12). For this reason, in the present embodiment, the output state of the second external signal when the process associated with the control value "3" is performed on condition that the mode is shifted to the initial game number determination mode M4 is Lo state. .

  On the other hand, in ART mode M6, since the output state of the second external signal is the Hi state, the transition from ART mode M6 to addition mode M7 occurs, and the process associated with the control value "3" is performed 2) The output state of the external signal becomes the Hi state (time t7 in FIG. 10, time t38 in FIG. 12). For this reason, in the present embodiment, the output state of the second external signal when the process associated with the control value “3” is performed on condition that the mode is shifted to the additional mode M7 is the Hi state.

  Then, as described above, the processing associated with the control value "3" changes the output state of the first external signal to the Hi state when shifting to the initial game number determination mode M4, while the superimposing mode In the case of shifting to M7, the process is not to change the output state of the first external signal to the Hi state. That is, the process associated with the control value "3" changes the output state of the first external signal to the Hi state when the output state of the second external signal is the Lo state, while the processing corresponding to the control value "3" When the output state of is the Hi state, the process does not change the output state of the first external signal to the Hi state. In the present embodiment, when the process associated with the control value "3" is performed, the output state of the second external signal being the Lo state corresponds to a specific condition. In other words, in the present embodiment, the transition to the initial game number determination mode M4, that is, the transition to the particular advantageous state corresponds to a particular condition.

  In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a changes the output state of the first external signal to the Hi state in the process associated with the control value "3", and then performs the process associated with the control value "2". The output state of the first external signal is not changed (the time point t2 to t4 in FIG. 10, and the time point t33 to t35 in FIG. 12) until the signal switching time set in (1) elapses. In addition, after changing the output state of the second external signal to the Lo state in the process associated with the control value "1", the main control CPU 40a is set in the process associated with the control value "1". Until the signal switching time elapses, the output state of the second external signal is not changed (time 9 to t10 in FIG. 10, time t40 to t41 in FIG. 12). As described above, after changing the output state of the external signal, the main control CPU 40a does not change the output state of the external signal over a predetermined signal switching time.

According to the present embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(1) The external signals include a first external signal output when transitioning to the initial game number determination mode M4 and a second external signal output when transitioning to the additional mode M7. Therefore, the main control CPU 40a can perform control to output an external signal according to the effect mode to be shifted. In particular, the main control CPU 40a can perform control to output an external signal not only when transitioning to the initial game number determination mode M4, but also when transitioning to the overlay mode M7. According to this, an external signal can be output appropriately.

  (2) In particular, in the case of performing a predetermined effect or the like based on the input external signal in an external device that inputs an external signal, it is possible to make the player feel a large number of transitions to an advantageous effect mode. Therefore, it can contribute to the improvement of the interest to the game.

  (3) The main control CPU 40a updates the control value of the external signal management counter, and executes the processing associated with each control value in order to output the first external signal and the second external signal. Control is possible. Therefore, the external signal management counter need not store a plurality of control values when performing control for outputting a plurality of external signals. Therefore, control for outputting a plurality of external signals can be simplified.

  (4) Since the additional mode M7 is an effect mode in which the stay period of the ART mode M6 may be extended, it can be said that it is an effect mode having game characteristics different from the ART mode M6. When the main control CPU 40a shifts to the initial game number determination mode M4, that is, when it is decided to shift to the ART mode M6 thereafter, the main control CPU 40a further shifts to the ART mode M6, and then further superimposes mode An external signal can also be output when shifting to M7. Therefore, for example, when an external device that inputs an external signal performs a predetermined effect or the like based on the input external signal, it is possible to make the player feel more frequently the number of times of transition to the advantageous effect mode.

  (5) As long as transition to the initial game number determination mode M4 is made, transition to the ART mode M6 is also determined thereafter. That is, the transition from the initial game number determination mode M4 to the ART mode M6 is already determined when the transition to the initial game number determination mode M4, and is independent of the transition to the initial game number determination mode M4. It is not decided. Then, when shifting from the initial game number determination mode M4 to the ART mode M6, the main control CPU 40a does not output the second external signal. According to this, for example, in an external device that inputs an external signal, when performing a predetermined effect or the like based on the input external signal, the ART mode that has already been determined at the time of transition to the initial game number determination mode M4. Although only the transition to M6 has occurred, it can be suppressed that the player's expectation is overcharged.

  (6) After the output state of the external signal is changed, the output state after the change is maintained at least until the signal switching time elapses. Therefore, the output state of the external signal to the external device that inputs the external signal Changes can be recognized appropriately.

  (7) The main control CPU 40a can be controlled to output the first external signal when transitioning to a specific advantageous state including the initial game number determination mode M4, the ART mode M6, and the additional mode M7. On the other hand, when the effect mode shifts in a specific advantageous state, control to output a second external signal is possible. Therefore, the main control CPU 40a can perform control to output an external signal according to the effect mode to be shifted. In particular, the main control CPU 40a can perform control to output an external signal not only when transitioning to a specific advantageous state, but also when the effect mode transitions in a specific advantageous state. According to this, for example, when performing a predetermined effect or the like based on the input external signal in an external device which inputs an external signal, it is possible to make the player feel a large number of times transitioning to the advantageous effect mode . Therefore, it can contribute to the improvement of the interest to the game.

  (8) The second external signal is output when transitioning to a particular advantageous state or when the rendering mode transitions in a particular advantageous state. In particular, control can be made to output the second external signal not only when transitioning to a particular advantageous state, but also when the rendering mode transitions in a particular advantageous state. According to this, when a predetermined effect or the like is performed based on the input second external signal, it is possible to make the player feel a large number of times of transition to the advantageous effect mode. Therefore, it can contribute to the improvement of the interest to the game.

  (9) The main control CPU 40a updates the control value of the external signal management counter and sequentially executes the processing associated with each control value to change the output state of the second external signal from the Lo state to the Hi state. Control for changing and control for changing again to Hi state after changing from Hi state to Lo state are possible. For this reason, the external signal management counter need not store a plurality of control values when performing a plurality of controls as control for changing the output state of the second external signal. Therefore, control for changing the output state of the second external signal can be simplified.

  (10) The second external signal is transmitted not only when transitioning from ART mode M6 to addition mode M7, but also when transitioning to initial game number determination mode M4, that is, when transitioning to ART mode M6 is decided Is also output. For this reason, for example, when performing a predetermined effect or the like based on the input second external signal in an external device which inputs the second external signal, the player is made to feel the number of times of transition to the advantageous effect mode a lot. Can.

  (11) The main control CPU 40a updates the control value of the external signal management counter and sequentially executes the processing associated with each control value to change the output state of the external signal over the signal switching time. Can perform processing to limit According to this, since the output state of the external signal is maintained until the signal switching time elapses, the external device that inputs the external signal is made to appropriately recognize the change in the output state of the external signal. be able to.

  (12) The main control CPU 40a updates the control values of the external signal management counter and sequentially executes the processing associated with each control value to output the output states of the first external signal and the second external signal Lo. After changing to the state, only the second external signal of the first and second external signals can be changed to the Hi state. That is, the main control CPU 40a can not only control the output states of a plurality of external signals, but also externally by updating the control values of the external signal management counter and sequentially executing the processing associated with each control value. Control can be made to different output states for each signal.

  (13) When executing the processing associated with the control value "3", the main control CPU 40a can execute different processing in accordance with the game situation. According to this, the main control CPU 40a executes a plurality of processes according to the game situation by updating the control value of the external signal management counter and sequentially executing the process associated with each control value. It is possible. Therefore, when executing a plurality of processes in accordance with the game situation, the control of the output state of the external signal by the main control CPU 40a can be simplified.

  (14) In particular, when executing the processing associated with the control value "3", the main control CPU 40a can execute different processing according to the output state of the second external signal. Specifically, when the output state of the second external signal is the Lo state, the main control CPU 40a changes the output state of the first external signal to the Hi state as processing associated with the control value "3". When the output state of the second external signal is the Hi state, the processing associated with the control value “3” does not execute the process of changing the output state of the first external signal. According to this, it is possible to simplify the control of the output state of the external signal by the main control CPU 40a while making the output state of each of the plurality of external signals have relevance.

  (15) The first external signal and the second external signal are external signals output from different ones of the plurality of connection terminals 40d. Therefore, by selecting the connection method of the connection terminal 40d, the administrator of the gaming machine can differentiate which of the first external signal and the second external signal is to be output to the external device 50. it can. For example, when the connection terminal 40d is connected so that the first external signal can be output to the external device 50, the number of times of transition to the initial game number determination mode M4 can be accurately grasped. That is, it is possible to accurately grasp the number of times of transition to a specific advantageous state including the initial game number determination mode M4, the ART mode M6, and the additional mode M7. Also, for example, when the connection terminal 40d is connected to enable the second external signal to be output to the external device 50, the number of times of transition to the advantageous state can be felt more. In addition, for example, when the connection terminal 40d is connected so that both the first external signal and the second external signal can be output to the external device 50, transition of the rendering mode can be grasped in more detail.

Each embodiment may be modified as follows.
The main control CPU 40a does not have to perform the transition destination determination lottery separately from the AT transition lottery, and may distribute the preparation mode M2 or the chance preparation mode M3 according to the result of the AT transition lottery. Good. That is, the main control CPU 40a may determine whether to shift to the AT state and to shift to either the preparation mode M2 or the chance preparation mode M3 by one lottery.

  When the main control CPU 40a wins a winning number for which the bell combination has been determined as a winning combination in either one or both of the preparation mode M2 and the chance preparation mode M3, the main control CPU 40a is used to win the bell combination. It is also possible to determine a designated instruction number.

The main control CPU 40a may control to shift to the additional mode M7 at least once after shifting to the ART mode M6.
The main control CPU 40a may perform control to add a second number, which is the number of times of staying in the additional mode M7, in the additional mode M7.

The main control CPU 40a may subtract the number of stays each time the variation game is played in one or both of the initial game number determination mode M4 and the additional mode M7.
The control method in the initial game number addition process may be changed as appropriate. For example, the main control CPU 40a may determine not only whether or not to add the initial game number but also the number of times to be added as the initial addition game number by lottery using a predetermined random number or the like. In addition, the control method in the addition processing may be changed as appropriate. For example, the main control CPU 40a may determine the number of times of addition as the number of games to be added by lottery using a predetermined random number as well as whether or not to perform the addition.

  The main control CPU 40a may not store the specific number as the number of stays when shifting to the initial game number determination mode. That is, it is not necessary to guarantee the specific number of times as the initial game number.

  The content may be changed as appropriate in the additional mode M7 as long as the effect mode is more advantageous to the player than the ART mode M6. For example, the main control CPU 40a may add the number of stays also in the ART mode M6. In this case, in the additional mode M7, the main control CPU 40a may perform control such that the expected value of the number of times of addition per symbol variation game is higher than that of the ART mode M6. Further, the main control CPU 40a performs control such that the determination probability of the instruction number in which the pushing order for winning the bell combination is determined is higher than that in the ART mode M6 while staying in the additional mode M7. You may

  -The main control CPU 40a keeps the number of stays even if the player is in a state of winning a bell spill and shifts to the RT0 state in part or all of the initial game number determination mode M4, the ART mode M6, and the additional mode M7. When there is left, control may be performed to stay in the current rendering mode without shifting to the normal mode M1. In this case, the main control CPU 40a has won a winning number for which a promotion replay role has been determined as a winning combination in a part or all of the initial game number determination mode M4, the ART mode M6, and the additional mode M7. In this case, an instruction number may be determined in which the pushing order for winning the promotion replay role is determined. According to this, in the initial game number determination mode M4, the ART mode M6, and the additional mode M7, when the number of stays staying in the ART mode M6 is left, the bell spill is accidentally made to win and the RT0 state Even in the case of a transition, the promotion replay role can be made to win thereafter to return to the RT1 state.

  The timing for shifting the effect mode may be changed as appropriate. For example, when the transition of the effect mode is determined in the internal lottery process and the end process of the game progression process, the main control CPU 40a stores the transition flag indicating the transition of the effect mode in the main control RAM 40c. Then, when the transition flag is stored, the main control CPU 40a may shift the effect mode at a predetermined timing. At this time, the predetermined timing may be at the end of the current special symbol variation game (when the end processing is terminated in the current game progression processing), or at the start of the next or subsequent special symbol variation game. (When the start operation is accepted in the game progress processing after the next time) may be adopted.

  -The main control CPU 40a performs unit lottery processing for each winning number, which is sequentially selected as a lottery target for each winning number in the role lottery, but the lottery method for the role lottery is not limited to this. For example, the winning number lottery table in which the value of the obtainable random number and the winning number are associated and stored in advance is provided, and the main control CPU 40a selects any winning number in the winning number lottery table. The combination lottery may be performed by determining whether the value is assigned to the number.

  The main control CPU 40a may change the output state of the external signal to the Lo state when the predetermined time has elapsed after changing the output state of each external signal to the Hi state. At this time, the main control CPU 40a may change the output state of the external signal to the Lo state by updating the control value of the external signal management counter and executing the process associated with each control value. In a process different from the process associated with each control value, the output state of the external signal may be changed to the Lo state.

The signal switching time set in the process associated with the control value “1” may be different from the signal switching time set in the process associated with the control value “2”.
The content of the process associated with each control value of the external signal management counter may be changed. For example, the process of setting the signal switching time may not be included. In this case, for example, after changing the output state of the external signal to the Hi state, the main control CPU 40a may quickly set the output state of the external signal to the Lo state without waiting until the signal switching time elapses. it can.

  -With regard to the processing associated with the control value "3" of the external signal management counter, the content of the processing may be different according to, for example, the output state of the first external signal instead of the output state of the second external signal The contents of the process may be different depending on the rendering mode before transition. That is, the contents of the process may be different depending on the situation of the game. Further, with regard to the processing associated with the control value “3”, the contents of the processing may be the same regardless of the situation of the game.

  -Among the processes associated with each control value of the external signal management counter, the process associated with the control value other than the control value "3" may have different contents of the process according to the game situation. .

  The main control CPU 40a stores the control value "3" when storing the control value in the external signal management counter triggered by the establishment of the control condition, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, by storing the control value “2” and updating the control value in the order of “2” → “1” → “0”, the process associated with each control value excluding the control value “3” is It may be executed in order.

The control conditions for storing the control value in the external signal management counter may be changed as appropriate. For example, the main control CPU 40a may set the transition to the ART mode M6 as a control condition.
The control value stored in the external signal management counter may be three or less, or five or more.

  The conditions for outputting each external signal may be changed as appropriate. For example, the main control CPU 40a may control to output the first external signal on condition of transition to the ART mode M6, instead of transition to the initial game number determination mode M4. In addition, the main control CPU 40a may perform control so as not to output the first external signal in response to transition to the initial game number determination mode M4. Further, the main control CPU 40a may perform control so as not to output the second external signal in response to transition to the chance mode M5.

  The main control CPU 40a may control to output the second external signal each time the transition to the predetermined effect mode is performed a plurality of times. For example, the main control CPU 40a may perform control to output the second external signal every time transition to the additional mode M7 is performed twice.

The first external signal and the second external signal may be signals output from the same connection terminal.
The first external signal may be omitted. In this case, if the main control CPU 40a is capable of outputting at least the second external signal, the external device 50 that receives the second external signal executes a predetermined effect based on the input second external signal. By doing this, the number of times of transition to the advantageous state can be felt more.

The type of effect mode may be changed as appropriate.
-The operation mode of the stop buttons 21a to 21c for winning various roles may be changed as appropriate. For example, the pressing positions of the stop buttons 21a to 21c may not be determined as an operation mode for winning the seven role. That is, the main control CPU 40a may be made to win the seven combination regardless of the pressing position, as long as the pressing order matches.

  -When the promotion replay role is won as a winning role, it is a pushing sequence for winning the seven role as the promotion replay role, and it is not possible to win the seven role. When the stop buttons 21a to 21c are operated at the position, a promotion replay role different from the seven role may be made to win.

  -The type of role may be changed as appropriate. For example, a bonus combination in which a bonus game is defined as a prize may be provided. In the bonus game, the probability of winning a predetermined payout combination in the internal lottery is higher than in the non-bonus game. Therefore, the bonus game can be grasped as an advantageous state advantageous to the player. In this case, the main control CPU 40a may be controlled to output an external signal on condition that the bonus game is started.

The slot machine 10 may have, in addition to or in place of the bet button 18, a one bet button capable of betting one medal from credits.
The slot machine 10 may include a single substrate in which the function of the main substrate 40 and the function of the sub substrate 41 are integrated. Also, the function of the main substrate 40 may be realized by being divided into a plurality of substrates. The main control CPU 40a may be configured of a plurality of CPUs mounted on a single substrate.

The main control CPU 40a, the main control ROM 40b, and the main control RAM 40c may be configured as a one-chip microcomputer.
The function of the sub substrate 41 may be realized by being divided into a plurality of substrates. For example, the slot machine 10 may be provided with a display substrate for specialized control of the effect display device 13, a lamp substrate for specialized control of the decoration lamp 14, and an audio substrate for specialized control of the speaker 15. It may further comprise a control board for controlling the group in an integrated manner. Further, the sub control CPU 41a may be configured of a plurality of CPUs mounted on a single substrate.

The slot machine 10 may be a gaming machine using gaming media different from medals. For example, the game medium may be a game ball.
The slot machine 10 may be configured to be connectable to an external device 50 other than the data counter. As the external device 50, for example, a hall computer or the like installed in a management room of the game arcade to manage the operation state of the slot machine 10 may be adopted. In this case, the manager of the game arcade can grasp the transition situation of the effect mode in the slot machine 10 in detail by the hall computer which receives the external signal from the slot machine 10.

  The above embodiment may be embodied as a pachinko gaming machine. In the pachinko gaming machine, a predetermined hit lottery is performed with the entry of the game ball to the starting opening as a trigger, and a symbol variation game is displayed based on the result of the corresponding lottery, and the symbol variation game is executed in the symbol variation game. After the hit display result is derived, a hit game is awarded. Also, in pachinko gaming machines, after the end of the hit game, the player is in an advantageous state advantageous to the player, the probability of being hit in the lottery is a high probability state where the probability of being hit is higher than the normal state (so-called probability fluctuation state) Or, there may be a case in which the ball entry rate improving state (so-called high base state) is obtained in which the probability that the game ball enters the predetermined starting opening is higher than that in the normal state. In such a pachinko gaming machine, the main control CPU 40a may be able to perform control to output an external signal on condition of the above-mentioned transition to the high probability state or the ball entry state improved state.

Next, technical ideas that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be additionally described below.
(A) After changing the output state of the external signal, the output control means does not change the output state of the external signal for a predetermined period.

  (B) Output control means capable of controlling an external signal to be output to the outside of the machine, and transition control means for controlling the transition of the state of the gaming machine There is a specific advantageous state configured to include a plurality of advantageous states that are more advantageous to the player than the normal state, and the external signals include a first external signal and a second external signal. The output control means performs control for outputting the first external signal on condition of transition from the normal state to the particular advantageous state, and the state transition in the particular advantageous state is performed. A game machine characterized by performing control for outputting the second external signal as a condition.

  M1: normal mode (normal state), M2: preparation mode, M3: chance preparation mode, M4: initial game number determination mode (advantage state, first advantageous state, special first advantageous state, specific advantageous state), M5 ... chance mode (favored state), M6 ... ART mode (favored state, first advantageous state, special first advantageous state, specific advantageous state), M7 ... additional mode (favorable state, second advantageous state, specific advantage) State), 40: main board, 40a: main control CPU (output control means, transition control means) 40c: main control RAM (storage means).

Claims (1)

Output control means capable of controlling to output an external signal to the outside of the machine;
Transition control means for controlling transition of the state of the gaming machine;
Storage means capable of storing predetermined control values ;
The states of the gaming machine include a normal state and an advantageous state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state.
The external signal includes a first external signal and a second external signal,
The output state of the external signal includes a first state and a second state,
The output control means
Performing control to output the first external signal on condition of transition to the first advantageous state among the advantageous states;
Wherein among the preferred conditions, have row control for outputting said second external signal to shift said to the first preferred state second advantageous ready transition from a condition,
When a predetermined condition is satisfied, the first process corresponding to the first control value among the control values is executed, and the control value is updated to the second control value, and is associated with the second control value. By performing the second process, control for outputting the first external signal and the second external signal is possible,
When the predetermined condition is satisfied, the control value is updated to the first control value after the third process corresponding to the third control value among the control values is executed.
The third process changes the output state of the first external signal to the second state when a specific condition is satisfied, and the third process when the specific condition is not satisfied. (1) A gaming machine characterized in that the processing does not change the output state of an external signal to the second state .

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